Personal Accessories

Traditional and connected watches registered a marked slowdown in growth in current value terms in 2023, when set against the previous two years, which saw sales bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Value growth was driven largely by inflation and…

There has been a noted revival of classic watches in Taiwan, with a renewed appreciation for traditional, mechanical watches. This is aiding sales of quartz analogue devices, with mid and high quartz analogue watches recording positive retail volume…

As sales of second-hand watches from top luxury brands have been booming due to the previous supply chain issues and closure of manufacturing facilities, major luxury watch brands have created programmes in 2023 to support and acknowledge the growth…

Before the onset of COVID-19, the industry raced ahead, promoting swift turnover in consumer choices. However, in the post-COVID era, a shift has occurred towards a slower, more thoughtful approach. Consumers are now leaning towards timeless pieces…

The challenging economic situation in the country, characterised by high inflation rates, had less of a dampening effect on the performance of writing instruments in 2023, compared with other personal accessories categories. This is mainly because…